Recipe: Beef Haleem
The beginning of Ramadan marks the beginning of a fasting month for Muslims to move away from worldly distractions and to instead focus on prayer and patience. During these 30 days, every healthy adult abstains from eating or drinking from the moment the sun rises until the sun sets. The meal eaten before sunrise, suhoor, […]
Recipe: Zeytoon Parvardeh (Persian Marinated Olives)
Zeytoon Parvardeh originated in northern Iran, near the Caspian Sea. It’s a simple dish that features olives marinated in olive oil and pomegranate molasses. Traditionally, it uses a special herb called Chuchagh, but this herb is only found in the northern areas of Iran so fresh mint is a common substitute. This dish is is […]
Recipe: Fattoush Salad
Fattoush salad is a common dish in the Middle East. It uses fresh veggies, pita in place of croutons, and is topped with a tangy pomegranate molasses vinaigrette. Salad Ingredients: 2 loaves pita bread Extra virgin olive oil Kosher salt 2 tsp. sumac, divided 1 heart of Romaine lettuce, chopped 1 English cucumber, chopped 5 […]
